Cooks, Private Household
Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.
- Tasks
- 13 tasks12 core, 1 supplemental
- Family
- Food Preparation & ServingOne of its 18 occupations
- Code
- 35-2013.00SOC 2018: 35-2013
What the work is made of
12 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.Core taskTask 9503Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 2. Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.Core taskTask 20896Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 3. Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.Core taskTask 9501Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 4. Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.Core taskTask 9502Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 5. Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.Core taskTask 9504Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 6. Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.Core taskTask 20897Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 7. Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.Core taskTask 9505Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 8. Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.Core taskTask 9508Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 9. Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.Core taskTask 9506Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 10. Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.Core taskTask 9509Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 11. Create and explore new cuisines.Core taskTask 9507Rated by 26 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 12. Serve meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.Core taskTask 9510Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 13. Travel with employers to vacation homes to provide meal preparation at those locations.Supplemental taskTask 9511Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 35-2013
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- Changed by usNothing.
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